FeesOwners of vacant properties are charged annual fees as follows. Please note that the fee is based on number of years vacant, regardless of changes in ownership. However, number of years vacant is counted from the date of registration.

Less than 1 year: $0

1 year: $200

2 years: $400

3 years: $600

4 years: $800

5 years: $1,600

More than five years: $1,600 + $300 for each year more than five years (e.g., a property vacant for seven years would incur a charge of $2,200, or $1,600 + $300 + $300)

In addition, the City, in an effort to secure and preserve the public’s safety as it relates to vacant or open buildings, adopted Ordinance 227. To download a copy, please click here.

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Holiday and garbage schedule

Elkins City Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 22nd and Friday, November 23rd in observance of Thanksgiving. Garbage normally picked up on Monday (11/19) will be picked up starting at 6 a.m. on Sunday (11/18). Garbage normally picked up on Thursday (11/22) will be picked up starting at 6 a.m. on Wednesday (11/21). Garbage picked up Tuesday (11/20), Wednesday (11/21) and Friday (11/23) will be on regular schedule.

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